Health Professions
Welcome to our virtual community space, created for college students aspiring to careers in the health professions. Whether your focus is healthcare administration, clinical practice, or research, this community provides the guidance and support you need to excel in your health science career. Those interested in this field are likely to be curious, problem-solvers, practical, and analytical.
Check out the resources Stepping Blocks and What Can I Do With This Major? below to explore more.
Upcoming Career Fair and Internship Opportunity with AFLAC
Kinesiology and Health Sciences
Qualified student graduates may go on to attend graduate medical programs such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, physician assistant, or a variety of other graduate school options.
Ace Healthcare Center
Advance Rehabilitation Physical Therapy
AFLAC Co-Op with medical claims
Atlanta Rehabilitation Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine
Benchmark Rehab Partners
Beres Chiropractic Center
Body Evolution, Columbus GA
COLAVOL Volleyball Club
CSU Athletics
CSU Recreation Center – Fitness
CSU Recreation Center – Intramurals
CSU Sports Medicine
East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika, AL
Easter Seals
Encore Rehabilitation
Fort Benning H2F
Ft. Benning
HPRC
Hughston Clinic
Human Performance & Rehab Ctr, St Francis
OrthoAtlanta (Piedmont), Newnan, GA
Piedmont Columbus Regional Health
Point University, West Point, GA 31833
Quest Pilates Studio
R&R Rehab
Revive Physical Therapy
Southern Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine
St. Francis (in patient physical therapy)
St. Francis Wellness Center
Therapy South
Uncommon Athlete
Victory Rehabilitation
West Central Health District, Georgia Department of Public Health
YMCA DA Turner
YMCA JP Thayer
YMCA of Aflac Corporate Ridge, 1 Aflac Pkwy
Medical Doctor
To prepare for a career in medicine you will need to build credentials in scholarship, leadership, humanitarian / community service, research and shadowing in the various settings of the profession. Many students do not get into medical school the first time that they apply. The traits that predict success in the profession include, high academic aptitude, hard work, the ability to work well with others, and good judgment.
There is no “best” major for pre-med students nor are there majors that will make students “stand out.” You are encouraged to pursue majors in which you are most interested in.
Involvement in extracurricular activities is viewed very favorably by a medical school admissions committee, for if you can maintain a competitive GPA and still have the time and energy to actively participate in extracurricular activities, both your aptitude and motivation must be rather high.
That said, there is no particular benefit in being simply a member who never participates or becomes involved in an organization; instead, if you have been very active, particularly if you have held office or in some other way present evidence of your leadership, you will usually be considered as the most competitive and attractive candidate for medical school.
You do not have to be involved in variety of different organizations or only those that are geared towards careers in healthcare. On the contrary, it is advised that you find a couple of extracurricular activities or student organizations about which you are very passionate and try to get as deeply involved as possible. Consistency and active participation are prized by admissions committees over simply the number of things you are involved in.
Post Baccalaureate premed programs can help students strengthen their GPA, transcript, or their educational knowledge, experts say. Other potential benefits include networking opportunities, MCAT preparation support and advising to help with the medical school application process.
Additionally, while med school admission is not guaranteed, some post bac programs have direct linkage to certain medical schools. To be eligible for consideration, students often have to uphold a certain GPA and MCAT score while in the post bac program
AAMC’s Postbaccalaureate Premedical Programs database can be used to search for options that meet their academic goals.
- Letters of Evaluation (including faculty and physician letters)
- Exposure to doctor-patient interaction (“shadowing”)
- Work as a medical scribe or an EMT to get hands-on experience in a medical setting
- Volunteering, as well as charitable / altruistic endeavors
- Research experience
- Leadership abilities
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Patient Engagement
Nursing
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the field of nursing will grow by 12 percent each year for the next decade. With 210,000 new job openings annually, this high-demand field needs skilled professionals who can think creatively, push the boundaries of science, and work to improve the lives of others.
